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DHP 488Y

1983 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,732 mi
Last recorded18,732 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 339,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 488Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 18,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 18,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,352 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (3x body mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 16,871 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,054 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 13,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front leaf sprin mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 3,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2017 3,983 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2016 3,983 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 3,983 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 3,347 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 3,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers footwell around peddles (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,442 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 99,440 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,519 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 93,417 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,158 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,158 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,414 miles

engine oil leak

fuel tank securing brackets corroding

n/s/f tyre walls perishing

o/s/f tyre walls perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 91,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 90,170 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
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DHP 488Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHP 488Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DHP 488Y registered?

DHP 488Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 January 1983.

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